George Kolar's (gkolar) Blog

For a couple months we’ve been reading headlines in the national news that rental rates are on the rise. Many potential home buyers are finding home financing nearly impossible to obtain. Higher required credit scores and down payments are making home ownership challenging to say the least. That ...

Nowadays, shoppers in the market for a new home typically turn first to the Interest in their quest to research homes for sale. While online resources are gaining in popularity among home shoppers, the “drive-by” is still a popular way to search for a new home. Shoppers might decide to drive thro...

Purchasing a home is stressful enough without having to worry about possible problems hidden behind the walls or those carefully concealed by handy remodeling. The majority of home buyers work with a licensed home inspector to conduct a thorough inspection before sealing the deal on their home pu...

Purchasing a new home is typically the biggest financial investment you’ll ever make and the process can be very stressful. The process of searching through the homes for sale, making an offer and actually closing on a home can be a lengthy process, especially for buyers in search of their perfec...

Just like the photo on your business card gives a first impression of yourself, the photos of your listings give the first impression of your property for sale. Quality photos of houses for sale can make a world of difference in the amount of interest in a property and the amount of showings. Stu...

Lately the golden question in real estate is “What’s my house worth?” Whether you’re trying to refinance, considering listing for sale with a Realtor or even trying to sell for sale by owner, determining fair market value can be tricky. Most buyers will choose the least expensive home in the best...

We all know the importance of a good credit score when it comes to purchasing a home. Simply put, a good credit score saves you money in the long run. Those with credit scores above 700 are golden when it comes to obtaining the lowest rates for mortgage loans, car loans, credit card rates and eve...